| commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. |
| dinner |
the main meal of the day. |
| firmly |
in a way that uses some strength; not lightly. |
| fuel |
anything such as wood or gasoline that is burned as a source of energy. |
| jealous |
feeling angry or sad when you want what another person has. |
| miserable |
very unhappy; wretched. |
| nor |
a word we often use along with the word "neither" in a sentence. "Neither" means not either of two things. If neither your mother nor your father says you can have a dog, then not one of your parents says you can have one. |
| pearl |
a smooth, hard, round object that is formed inside the shell of some sea animals. |
| quick |
happening very soon. |
| rush |
to act or go fast; hurry. |
| slam |
to shut with force and loud noise. |
| squat |
to sit on your heels close to the ground. |
| suit |
a set of clothes of the same material and color. A suit has a short coat and pants or a skirt. |
| tank |
a large container used to hold liquid or gas. |
| wheelbarrow |
a device used to carry rocks, soil, leaves, and other materials for short distances. A wheelbarrow has one or two wheels, two legs at the back, and handles for a person to push. |